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What Labour has in store for your pension

The pensioner vote has been a key battleground in this election. One of the Conservatives’ key pledges was the introduction of the “triple lock plus”, a higher tax-free personal allowance for the retired. Labour made it clear that it would not match this promise. Now that it’s in power, what does it have in store for your retirement savings – and w...

What business expenses can self-employed people write off against tax? HEATHER ROGERS explains

All tax practitioners have at some point had a client who happily asserts that someone they know claims 'everything', and then had the unenviable task of putting the increasingly crestfallen client straight.

Grandma left my children a fortune - but how do I stop them blowing it all before they're 25?

The money will stay invested until they turn 18. But with years of investment growth, they stand to inherit close to a six-figure sum.

Job interview pro shares simple trick to help you secure a higher salary

Bitcoin App Strike Launches in the UK

Strike CEO Jack Mallers joins Ed Ludlow to discuss crypto market trends and the company's decision to launch its global Bitcoin app in the UK. He speaks on "Bloomberg Technology."

Why some inheritance regimes are more unequal than others

Wealth is a big deal: household wealth in Britain has surged in recent decades to over £15tn. And it’s unequal, with wealth inequality twice as high as income inequality. This matters. What wealth you can inherit, rather than what you earn, increasingly decides who owns a house and who can retire before their late 60s. Almost half of twentysomething first-time buyers receive financial support, largely from parents, averaging £25,000. History...

Britain's FTSE 100 nearly 1% as Labour party leads election; Smith & Nephew jumps

By Purvi Agarwal and Pranav Kashyap (Reuters) -London's FTSE 100 closed higher on Thursday, boosted by gains in medical equipment company Smith & Nephew, while parliamentary polls in the country were underway with the Labour Party looking set to win. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.9% and saw its best day in nearly two months. The mid-cap FTSE 250 edged 0.4% higher. Both indexes logged gains

Excellent yet still affordable future classics

Autocar recommends the future classics you should snap up before collector status sets in

How much money do people your age usually save? See how you compare

How much are people saving each year, and how does that change depending on what stage of life they are in? A new study looked at how our emergency funds change over our lifetimes.

Why are concert tickets so expensive?

What's behind rising ticket costs?

How to get your financial affairs in order for family before you die

'Dad's dead - what happens next?' A colleague of mine died last year and that was the title on a folder that he had left for his family, writes Ian Dyall.

Sommelier Tries 10 Bourbons From $20-$200 | World of Wine | Bon Appétit

There are plenty of bourbons on the market at different price points with different attributes—but what are you really getting for your money? Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit to give his impressions on 10 bourbons, ranging in price from only $20 all the way up to $199 a bottle. 00:00 Intro 00:39 Jim Beam Kentucky Straight ($20) 03:11 Buffalo Trace White Dog ($16) 05:12 Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight ($21) 06:49 Redemption High Rye Bourbon ($31) 08:32 Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight ($47) 10:16 Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight ($39) 11:52 Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish ($65) 13:39 Weller Wheated Bourbon ($90) 15:00 Widow Jane 13 Year ($129) 17:10 Elijah Craig 18 Year, Single Barrel Kentucky Straight ($199) Want Bon Appétit shirts, hats and more? https://shop.bonappetit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_brand=ba&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=video&utm_content=merch-shop-promo Still haven’t subscribed to Bon Appétit on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/1TLeyPn Want more Bon Appétit in your life? Subscribe to the magazine! https://bit.ly/313UWRu ABOUT BON APPÉTIT Bon Appétit is a highly opinionated food brand that wants everyone to love cooking and eating as much as we do. We believe in seasonal produce, properly salted pasta water, and developing recipes that anyone can make at home.

The small investment that can add up to £10,000 to your house price

Is your house worth more because of your beautiful plants? Email [email protected] Sigmund Freud once said that flowers “are restful to look at” because they have “neither emotions nor conflicts”, but he neglected to mention another important benefit – they can add thousands to the value of your home. House prices have been largely stagnant in ...

Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

Exclusive analysis reveals that Reform UK's flagship tax policy overwhelmingly benefits the richest households.

The yield on this dividend stock has jumped 9x in 5 years. Should I buy?

Jon Smith takes a look at a dividend stock with a yield that has been rising in recent years, but flags up why investors need to be careful. The post The yield on this dividend stock has jumped 9x in 5 years. Should I buy? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Why Weddings Are So Expensive Now... And Is It Worth It?

This video is brought to you by Charles Schwab Investing Themes™, invest in what you believe in. Learn more at schwab.com/thematic-investing In today's video we are talking about weddings today - the rising costs, expectations and how they compare to the past. 0:00 1:21 Weddings are more of a status symbol now 4:52 The Wedding "Tax" 6:58 Inflated vendor prices... do they make sense? 11:48 Tipping & weddings 12:35 The costs to attend a wedding 15:05 The cost of being a bridesmaid 19:07 Is the cost worth it? 19:44 The rise of luxury micro weddings 21:17 are weddings a preformance? 22:34 RSVP'ing no to a wedding 24:50 Wedding gifts 26:43 My random wedding hot takes 30:16 What do you guys think? Vlog Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/othershelby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbychurch/ Twitter: @shelbychurch Snapchat: shelbychurch Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-church-58b5aa56/ What Equipment I Use: https://a.co/9uNkPmD For business inquiries please contact [email protected]

Windows eases the pain: Is a graphical user interface worth the extra cost? Andrew Brown lays his cards on the table

Windows eases the pain: Is a graphical user interface worth the extra cost? Andrew Brown lays his cards on the table -

I collect 50p coins - do I really have one worth £30,000? DAN HATFIELD replies

I've collected 50p coins for quite some time and would love to know the value of what I have accumulated over time.

Five things to do with your money after Labour win - and you need to act now

Labour has made clear it won't hike income tax further, but everything else is up for grabs. So, if you are worried about your money, here are five things to do right now.

Hermes delivers a masterclass in dressing for a ‘rich man summer’

What defines “rich” dressing today? There are several camps; firstly, wealth denoted by Mall of the Emirates-style label mania, or the “soft luxury” approach – all tactile cashmeres and delicious cafe-au-lait tones, as defined by the characters in Succession. This, it should be noted, is entirely separate from “old money” style, but it’s notable th...

Five Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Retired

Not only can these insights save you a boatload of stress later in life, but they can help ensure that you have a happy retirement.

Math Tricks for INSTANT Calculation

This simple math trick can be used to multiply any number by 5, 25 or 125 easily (and instantly!). To support tecmath on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tecmath It really helps and is appreciated!

5 Tips for BROKE Travelers

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TV property expert Kunle Barker on how to transform your home cheaply and easily

TV property expert Kunle Barker on how to transform your home cheaply and easily - The property expert and TV presenter tells Lisa Salmon how to create the house of your dreams without spending a nightmare amount of money.

Manchester United to save about £10m a year after Jim Ratcliffe cuts 250 jobs

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s decision to cut 250 jobs at Manchester United, which caused shock and tears from some employees, will save about £10m a year. With the redundancies worth an estimated £40,000 a head, the saving is part of Ratcliffe’s drive to restructure the club and make it sustainable. There is a recognition among the workforce that United have become a bloated operation and the Guardian reported last December that up to 300 jobs were under...

The magic of music, memory, and how we still remember lyrics decades later

The magic of music, memory, and how we still remember lyrics decades later - IN FOCUS: Songs from our lives are deeply etched into our minds, lingering for many years after we’ve listened to them. Ellie Harrison asks the experts why this is – and why even people with dementia can often remember music so well

SNEAK PEEK | Parker Investigates $300 Million Bankrupt Mine In Brazil | Gold Rush: Parker's Trail

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Who Is Rachel Reeves? EYNTK About The UK's First-Ever Female Chancellor

Get to know the former Bank of England economist Rachel Reeves

Gold vs. Grit: Crafting Comedy from Riches and Rags!

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British stocks, bond prices rise after Labour election win

By Amanda Cooper and Alun John LONDON (Reuters) - The pound and British stocks and government bonds rose on Friday after the centre-left Labour Party surged to a comprehensive win in a parliamentary election. The bluechip FTSE 100 index rose 0.38% at the open, along with midcaps 0.4% higher. The yield on 10-year British government bonds or gilts, dropped 3 basis points to 4.17%, largely in line

Billionaire Warren Buffett’s 5 top tips for making your fortune

Will your pension deliver a comfortable old age? Savers are split on whether they'll make it

A third of people set to retire in the next two years are not confident they will be financially secure, according to a study by Barnett Waddingham.

The five decor mistakes that are making your home look cheap

Have you got any of these in your home?

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments - The UK’s cost of living will be a major talking point in the run up to July’s general election

How to protect your money when you get married after 50

Tying the knot later in life is becoming more common. The most recent data from the Office for National Statistics shows that a fifth of marriages are now between those aged 50 and over. Along with a new lease of joy and happiness, marriage – or civil partnership – can bring a side helping of financial complexity. Often, one or both of those marryi...

Archaeologists hunting £15billion treasure find axe - first evidence it exists

Amateur archaeologists hunting an undiscovered treasure trove said to be worth £15billion say they have discovered the first evidence it exists - an ancient axe. The discovery of a 10th century weapon is said to "very strongly support" the possibility that the fabled 'Lemminkäinen Temple', and the priceless hoard it is thought to contain, is real.

The Sharks Think Dapper Boi Are Expanding Too Fast | Shark Tank US | Shark Tank Global

Charisse & Vicky Pasche are seeking $250k for a 5% stake in their company Dapper Boi. From Season 14 Episode 17 Watch The Entire Series on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=FV7PwP5B-nU&cdid=tvseason-E1PGOJ1VJ8Q&hl=en_US&gl=US Subscribe to Shark Tank Global for more from your favorite shows: https://bit.ly/SharkTankGlobal FOLLOW SHARK TANK Shark Tank Global Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/GlobalSharkTank] About Shark Tank: The Sharks – tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons – continue their search to invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer. The Sharks will once again give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires. #SharkTank #SharkTankUS #Company Name / Shark Name The Sharks Think Dapper Boi Are Expanding Too Fast | Shark Tank US | Shark Tank Global https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREgA-BmOocJ9Is_bZV6aJQ

'We started a business in male-dominated industry while having babies - and raised £5m despite not getting invited to golf'

Just 18% of companies in the UK are led by women, and while data suggests female entrepreneurs are on the rise, men still receive more funding and are entrusted with higher average loans to get them started.

How much is my car tax?

All you need to know about car tax.

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What Labour’s huge win means for pensions, mortgages and your finances

What Labour’s huge win means for pensions, mortgages and your finances - From renting to cost-of-living, here’s what it means

Six surprising issues that may affect your mortgage application

From gambling to social media, your lifestyle and spending habits could worry mortgage lenders

If I’d put £10k in a FTSE 250 tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

Investing in a FTSE 250 index tracker fund helps investors grow their wealth on autopilot. But how much money have investors made over the last decade? The post If I’d put £10k in a FTSE 250 tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

7 Life Lessons I Know at 30 But Wish I Knew at 20

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How making tiny modifications to your car can end up costing you thousands

How making tiny modifications to your car can end up costing you thousands - Tempted to tint your car windows? Read this first

Have a home, or have a life? The brutal reality young adults face

Increasingly, Millennials and Gen Z are also being forced to make brutal choices about what they can and cannot afford to do

Apple Pay and NFC could get this major upgrade — but there’s one big problem

NFC payments like Apple Pay are slated to get a big time-saving upgrade — so long as it isn't ruined by spam.

Billionaire Bunkers: The Rise of Doomsday Prepping Among the Super-Rich

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UK house prices are set to rise – but for how long?

UK house prices are set to rise – but for how long? - The General Election is likely to have caused movement in the housing market to slow down

Olympics-Cash, luxury cars and land grants, Paris Games a gold mine for Arab medallists

By Ashraf Hamed Atta CAIRO (Reuters) - Tareg Hamedi went from being a hard-working student athlete to a national hero and millionaire after landing Saudi Arabia's second ever Olympic silver medal in the karate competition in Tokyo three years ago. Olympic medals remain a rarity for athletes from the Arab world but those who do manage to get onto the podium can expect lavish rewards, from luxury